White Marlin Inn sits near Ocean City Boardwalk, offering a quiet escape with its welcoming terrace. Guests appreciate the practical amenities including complimentary in-room WiFi, self parking, and convenient vending machines for quick snacks.
Located in Downtown Ocean City, a neighborhood in Ocean City, White Marlin Inn is near theme parks and near the beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Inlet Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ocean City Tennis Center or Manklin Meadows Racquet Center. Water skiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and skydiving nearby. Visit our Ocean City travel guide
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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2 buildings
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to April 23:
Parking area
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: USD 300.00 per stay for guests under 25 years old
Cash Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 43763
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Suntan Motel
Suntan Motel Ocean City
Suntan Ocean City
White Marlin Inn Ocean City
White Marlin Inn
White Marlin Ocean City
Sun Tan Hotel Ocean City
White Marlin Inn Motel
White Marlin Inn Ocean City
White Marlin Inn Motel Ocean City
Frequently asked questions
Is White Marlin Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, White Marlin Inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 60 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at White Marlin Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at White Marlin Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is White Marlin Inn located?
Located in Downtown Ocean City, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. Ocean Bowl Skate Park and Isle of Wight Bay are also within 5 minutes. Ocean City Station is 23 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
White Marlin Inn Reviews
4.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Walkable to the boardwalk and beach
Housekeeping very respectful
Upon check in, the first 2 hours we spent swatting FLIES in the room and another hour sanitizing areas affected.
Rosario
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Tiffany
26 July 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location room itself is okay. Sand on sheets and blankets when we checked in. Based on location I'd probably stay again and bring bedding. For the price its worth the money. Certainly isn't a luxury spot.
Tiffany
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Alicen
27 August 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ideal location property is getting there was great for a weekend stay
I stayed a week with my girlfriend and we throughly enjoyed the stay. the staff was friendly to give me any needed towels or other things, the nice lady at the front desk let me check in early, and they always made sure to say hello. the room was perfect just a nice comfortable bed to sleep on in the night. sheets were a little dirty, and couldn’t figure out the tv but i’m not one to complain about small things. i enjoyed very much with an affordable price and so close to everything it was very convenient. the ac also got very cold making the room very nice after a long day. i would recommend
Calli
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Jesse
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the location and the property/motel is good. We’ve stayed here a few times without anything causing us to question. But with staying in the apartment they have this time we had bugs that coming back over and over after killing them. They were like caterpillar like insects that were crawling on the ceiling and floors especially during the night. That was the only big issue that caused concerns. They may need to hire an exterminator to come and get rid of those.
Jesse
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The service was good. Due to traffic I got there extra late and they were able to accommodate that for me. However, the room we got the floor felt like it was ready to give out at any point with even just walking on it! I ended up making that spot a no step spot for my son and told him to crawl over the bed instead of walking on that spot or I’d walk over it to the other side and pick him up over it. The location was great and that’s why I picked it but the flooring def should be re-done soon.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Terri
7 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was small but clean. Convenient location to the beach and boardwalk. Parking was not ideal for a minivan. Spaces were tight and hard to get into. Overall would stay here again for the price & location.
Staff was very friendly and very helpful. However, the bed had what looked like urine stains and on the sides it had what looked like blood stains. Also very small, which didn’t matter to us because we weren’t spending much time in there. Convenient to walk to the beach.
Covenient location to boardwalk, otherwise bathroom needs professional cleaning service to get rid of mold and smell. Front desk lady polite and professional
Location was convenient and close to boardwalk. Room was what you expect for a last minute decision and price. Only thing that was difficult was parking, spaces arent made for large trucks. Other issue was the guy checking people in is rude and has no personality, should find new job not in customer service
You get what you pay for. Dont go in with high expectations and you'll be just fine. We booked this hotel for 1 night to break up our trip home from the outer banks. Its in a great location. No its not the nicest place and could definitely use some t.l.c. But past that i would stay again for another short stay
Pros: Excellent location, hot water, working toilet.
Cons: The door didn’t seal and only had a lock on the doorknob. There was pet damage throughout, mismatched furniture with peeling veneers, and the AC unit was filthy and held up with shims. The window had broken blinds, so people could see right into your room!
Tv remote was broken, room smelled very musty, blinds bent/ broke, gap in the door to our hotel room, dehumidifier in room didn’t work properly, bathroom was incredibly small, service was also not the best. After getting back from the beach it was 11:06, I asked if we could go into the room just to get changed and was told no check out is at 11. Which I understand but also at the same time, would have been a nice gesture just to let us get changed for our last day here. We had to go find a public bathroom and change in which was not near where we were. All around would not recommend this place to anyone unless you do not care about anything at all other then a place to lay your head down.
Josie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Ron
12 August 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Blinds were broken.No Microwave
Bathroom Was Just To Small. And The
Bed That Was To Small You need to put in Queen Size beds , The Location Was
Just Great Thank You We Hope to Be Back We Had Great Time.
Ron
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Amie
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great location near the inlet and board walk and I never had an issue with parking back and forth between the convention center. The room wasn’t terrible. Hard wood floors and a clean bathroom. Some stains on towels and sheets and constant sand feeling under your feet. No curtains, bright outside the blinds and could hear people fighting all night.
No frills old motel catering to lower economy peop
Old no frills hotel. Small rooms and tiny bathroom. Needs major renovations and updating. Old motel. Most of their guests are what I’d call low class ghetto types. I booked it last minute and it was a block from the beach so I figured what the hell. Two nights I paid $500 on Labor Day weekend. This place isn’t worth more than $80 a night. Even with their close location to the beach.
Khader
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Jasmine
31 July 2024
Liked: Staff & service
The room served its purpose. HOWEVER, the last night of my 3 night stay, these two flat red tick looking bugs were IN MY BED!!! They weren’t bed bugs idk what they were. But I was beyond paranoid to sleep that final night and honestly if I didn’t have a 6 hr drive I would’ve just left in the middle of the night. Aside from that I’d stay again for the value and location, but maybe bring bug spray?? lol
You get what you pay for.
I'm not saying never stay here, just know what this is: Very small, bare, basic rooms. A bed, dresser, frig, TV w/limited channels. No microwave, chair, coffee makers, ice machine, or daily room cleaning. Weak WiFi. A few drink vending machines outside. But there's a 7-11 a few blocks away, and a few blocks from boardwalk. Checkin folks were nice. If you're just sleeping there, spending most time outside, possibly ok.